taking a break

Dear Legions of Blog Fans After 9 months of dedicated blogging, during which I have spread wisdom and logic to every corner of our fair planet, I am sorry to inform you that… Continue reading →

how to apply crank salt

My bestest blogging buddy and ranting mentor is handsome Egyptian dude, Arkenaten. Like me, he thinks it improbable that invisible deities actually exist, and he doesn’t hold many organised religions in particularly high… Continue reading →

there must be more to life than this

When I’m a little bored of lurking round random spots, one of my favourite places to revisit is any old post by John Zande. If you don’t have the Superstitious Naked Ape on… Continue reading →

justification for harmful behaviour

There are two belief systems below that could possibly influence someone’s behaviour: 1. There is an invisible god watching everything you do, assessing and judging your every action. You are essentially evil, and… Continue reading →

absolute morality and killing sentient beings

What is right for human behavior is determined by human nature.  … So if humans are natural omnivores, then you can’t say it is wrong for humans to eat meat.  As far as I… Continue reading →

do you like to troll?

In Internet slang, a troll (/ˈtroʊl/, /ˈtrɒl/) is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community… Continue reading →

facing up to reality – abortion and slaughter

Most people would agree that humans in general should be thoughtful about their actions and attempt to avoid harm where possible. We shouldn’t continue with traditional practices just because ‘that’s how it’s always… Continue reading →

Pigs are as smart as dogs

Originally posted on Of Course Vegan:
Scientists reveal pigs as smart as dogs. There’s extensive evidence that pigs are as smart and sociable as dogs. Yet one species is afforded affection and respect;…

proof of a man-made religion, part 1

 A good Biblical reading on this is in the book of Job. Job didn’t understand why so much destruction had come to his life. God replied with a question: “Where were you when… Continue reading →

identity crisis

If I had been born in India, chances are I’d be a Hindu. If I had been born in Spain, I would likely be a Catholic. If I had been born in Iran,… Continue reading →